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boom vang or mainsheet traveler? johnrobert at 11:46am 02.11.09 Trailer Sailors 3/3904 Where can I find pics of a boom vang and a mainsheet travleler for a 1994 Hunter 26? I am very new
Cape Fear local knowledge? Ed Schenck at 10:18am 02.11.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2145 Sitting here looking at chart 11536 and Bald Head Island. It looks like Frying Pan shoal sticks out
Boom Vang System johnrobert at 9:43am 02.11.09 Smaller Boats 6/2212 Hi all, I am trying to find a Boom Vang System for a 1994 Hunter 26. The owner's manual gives it a
Transporting a boat Nereussailor at 9:26am 02.11.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2264 I'm looking for someone to transport a 30' Hunter from Wisconsin to Florida. Does anyone know of a r
Reputable Shipper Steve E. at 7:57am 02.11.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2207 All, First off, I have been a lurker for quite a while, holding onto the dream of throwing it all
Registration numbers on Hypalon Jim Seamans at 7:52am 02.11.09 Ask All Sailors 16/12160 Just purchased a new hypalon dingy and was wondering how the registration numbers go on this materia
Melbourne Radio VIM Bob Poff at 7:32am 02.11.09 SSB and Ham Operators 1/4989 This showed up on the AM Radio email list. I thought it might be interesting. I especially like the
New sail slugs KevinC_Mac26S at 7:03am 02.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1717 Looking to get some new sail slugs and the rings that connect them to the sail for my Mac 91 26S. L
Volvo Penta MD3 Motor Mounts Need Advise Foreverunstopable at 10:09pm 02.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/3224 Hello everyone. I am finishing up my preparations for heading out to live aboard. My last serious is
Stuck main bolt in spreader bracket sailingdude at 9:58pm 02.10.09 Catalina 30 2/2040 I am attempting to replace the original spreaders on my 1980 C-30 standard rig using the new spreade
New Ground Tackle Query Neil McDonald at 9:39pm 02.10.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2640 Last weekend I ordered a new Rocna anchor for my H35. The existing Bruce and its chain ' rope combin
Boat Bottom TARPONJOHNM at 6:47pm 02.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1658 I Just Purchased My 1st Sailboat. A 1986 Mac Trailorable. The Bottom Has A Lot Of Gunk On It From
Portable generator for a Hunter 33 Jimmy P at 6:44pm 02.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/8063 Exploring the possibility of using a portable generator (heard the Honda EU 2000 is the best) at anc
Rudder Repair jsgonz at 6:10pm 02.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2237 I recently dropped the rudder to repair the washer bearing inside the boat. During this time I plan
MAST CARE/prep for stepping & cleaning lines. luvitt at 5:47pm 02.10.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1785 Hey all, Please give me some advice and steps to prep and care for my mast. I'm stepping it on soon
save that caulking John at 5:14pm 02.10.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2206 Ever get frustrated buying a tube of caulking for just one or two applications and then find you can
MAST CARE/prep for stepping & cleaning lines. luvitt at 4:03pm 02.10.09 Big Boats 1/1366 Hey all, Please give me some advice and steps to prep and care for my mast. I'm stepping it on soo
A small but needed change Phil Herring at 3:26pm 02.10.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1931 You'll notice today that when you click a link that creates a popup menu -- like Quick Links or a fo
New Hunter 50cc (5) Phil Herring at 3:16pm 02.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/4712 Just received a press release today from Hunter Marine with details on a new 50cc, based on the hull
O'23 anchor TerryGufshoz at 2:29pm 02.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1352 I have been having difficulty finding a replacement anchor that fits in my anchor locker. The holdin

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Yanmar 2GM20F cooling problem (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 02.28.22 I have no way of knowing what's in the sea water line to the pump but, after being out on the hard f
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? RussC at 8:45am 02.28.22 Also depends greatly on exactly where the break was on the mast. high up, mid, or down low would hav
V-Belt Replacement Ward H at 8:45am 02.28.22 Maine Sail has also recommended the Dayco TopCog belt, which has the notches on the top of the belt.
Hunter holding tank (10) Gaudet19 at 8:11am 02.28.22 In my HUNTER 30T 1994, I change the original aluminium 15 gallons for a plastic 20 gallons. It's a T
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? jssailem at 8:10am 02.28.22 Finding a boat is a commitment. I drove 250 miles to inspect my boat. Have a friend who talked with
Catalina 27 sanitation system rebuild Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:01am 02.28.22 Oh dear! I don't think I've ever seen a sanitation system before in which EVERYTHING is wrong with
Hunter holding tank Justin_NSA at 7:49am 02.28.22 In the H30T it will come right out. You may have make modifications to get larger tank in. FYI, I u
Yanmar 2GM20F cooling problem BigEasy at 7:45am 02.28.22 It is IMPOSSIBLE for that pump to not prime when hitting the water after a haul out. This assumes
Morse or no morse patbratton at 7:38am 02.28.22 Pilots still use three letter Morse code to ID VORs.
Hunter 23.5 - Tiller Extension size patbratton at 7:35am 02.28.22 My H240 came with an adjustable extension. you simple twist and pull to the desired length. It allow
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work? BigEasy at 7:35am 02.28.22 Ted. I have found diesel or kerosene works well as a solvent for aged grease on winches. Mineral s
Waste/oil placard (2) BigEasy at 7:19am 02.28.22 Apparently, A waste management plan is required for boats over 40feet in length. The USPS inspect
Morse or no morse (2) thinwater at 7:08am 02.28.22 Love the new strobe light to replace flares, only problem is most of western world knows the signif
Morse or no morse Don S/V ILLusion at 7:04am 02.28.22 As a long-time ham radio op, I only assumed everyone understands SOS in Morse code but I never heard
Waste/oil placard thinwater at 7:01am 02.28.22 Yup. 33 CFR 151.57. Kind of a busy-body requirement IMO, but it is in black and white. In this day a
Power winch sail sfbay at 6:54am 02.28.22 Not a 356 but have used a portable WinchRite electric winch handle when occasionally furling in the
Waste/oil placard BigEasy at 6:51am 02.28.22 I have also been informed by US sail & power squadron inspectors that in addition to the oil & waste
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) Project_Mayhem at 6:45am 02.28.22 You'll definitely need a bigger tow vehicle for the 272. It's a serious safety issue
Morse or no morse mikeracca at 6:43am 02.28.22 One other distress signal that is often missed by the average joe is the simplified 3 flashes or 3 b
Hunter 340 salon table specs dimensions, design etc jibjunkie at 6:42am 02.28.22 If you are not a member already, there is a Facebook group just for Hunter 336/340 owners. Much like

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